Radpoe Spitfire

What a beauty! It looks stunning! It is not often to see a Defiant that flew around the time of the Battle of Britain that doesn' t wear 234 squadron's PS codes. It's so nice to see it finished in this scheme, to me, it has a regional historical aviation significance. (as I am a member of the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum at Doncaster). In October 1940, the 307 squadron was based at RAF Hatfield Moor in S. Yorks. Its an airfield name few will recognise, that is, until you read the airfields new name...... In 1941 RAF Hatfield Moor became better known as RAF Lindholme, the only South Yorkshire airfield to operate both the Avro Manchester and Lancaster. Incidentally, in 1978, I took my first ever flight, as a snotty nosed air cadet in a Sedbergh flown from here.

For a 25 year old it looks fantastic- but don't go and spoil it with new odds and sods- please leave it as it is. It's an authentic part of your personal modelling history.

What a wonderful project, I can't wait to see the end result. I do have a vested interest in that my wife's Uncle drove both the Diamond T and Antar in the 1950's - I assume your dad is still around and it's a long shot, would he remember a Brian Kennedy or Ranby camp in Nottinghamshire? Either way, I shall be following the build with relish

Hi folks, in the last week or so, members of the museum collected the latest acquisition and it is very special to South Yorkshire. Auster Mk1 LB314 has been acquired from Denmark. This Auster is special to SYAM, in that in 1942 it operated from RAF Firbeck with 654 sqn on the former South Yorkshire airfield. Eventually the sqn found its way to North Africa, serving as aerial artilliary spotters in the NA campaign. The museum was formed when the old S.Yorks.Aviation.Society voted to turn its memoribilia collection into a full museum, sited in former buildings of the site from the early1980's until it moved to Doncaster in 1999-2000. On retuning to the UK, the first port of call was an informal photoshoot, taken next to a memorial at Firbeck, which stands on the base of the airfield's only Hangar. Congratulations to all involved- it has taken over 30 years, but this is the museum's first significant WW2 "Warbird"

Thank you Troy your help is very much Appreciated 🖒- I'm actually repairing a Revell kit which lost a couple of blades, hence trying to locate a replacement prop/blades.

Can any tell me which type of propeller was fitted to Dennis Noble's Hurricane- remains now displayed at Tangmere.?The aircraft serial is P3179. If you can answer my first question, what after market 1/32 propellers are available for Revell Hurricanes? If you can help it's much appreciated. Many thanks🖒

Thank you for your reply, It's a great help- as I don't want to ruin them.🖒

Good effort fella, extremely well done. The 1/96th scale HMS Hermes displayed at SYAM in Doncaster is blowing enough- this is its equal.🖒

Most definitely in this scheme- 271 sqn's colours

My wishlist- 1/72 scale- all new tools, a B24 with options for birdcage and turret noses, Hampden, Manchester and a decent Mk8 Meteor. In 1/48 scale Vampire T11, Meteor T7, Hampden and Do17z. But please it would be nice to see some smaller airfield buildings and vehicles in both 1/72 & 1/48th, I.e. an accurate contol tower, Fire engine shed and Nissan huts.

Hello, has anyone used decals manufactured by Owl? If so any tips on which setting solutions they work well with? Many thanks, Adrian I

Yes exactly - to be fair my heads been a shed with family health issues and I'd forgotten they'd announced one

If your gonna chuck Me 262's in 1/24 - then there has to be a Meteor Mk1

It would be nice to see some more of the 1/72 scale newer toolings bought out in 1/48th - anyone for a non- CA Blenheim?

To me the problem of the solid exhausts ànd other areas that have to be drilled out are far outweighed by the prospect of an early finish fillet free P51D. At last I can find a big kit at a reasonable price that can be finished as the P51D of ex 616 Sqn RAF pilot Flt Lt Jack Clealand - who went on to be the only New Zealander to fly in the US 8th AF.🖒

Hi, I'd like to change my email address on my contact details, but it doesn't appear to come up. Can someone in Admin please let me know how to? Many thanks, Adrian

Wow - what a nostalgia throwback!! The box covers alone invoke so many fond memories. I love the point you made about the Mosquito/Me262 dogfight double as it was one of mine🖒 I was in the lucky position as a kid who lived in a village - our local news agent had a big stand of Airfix kits , so when Saturday morning came a trip down there was spent looking for anything new on the shelves and pocket money exchanged very quickly. Thank you for sharing🖒 One thing I like about these earlier kits is that the condition of the moulds are relatively new- and the kit is nice and sharp along the edges. Non of the flash and over thick glazing you get from modern re issues of moulds that should have retired years ago.

Hi does anyone know if there are any after market wheels available for the Airfix1/24 Hurricane please?

Hello and welcome to the forum Papa. So sorry to hear about your health issues, but what a positive response- in that you get on with life in spite of what it has thrown at you. 🖒 I have built kits for nigh on 45 years now and I still look in awe at others which blow mine away. But I believe that all kits are 3 dimensional blank canvas - never think yours are poor efforts- it doesn't matter how it turns out as long as you enjoy the build- it's what pleasure you get out of it that matters.

That is one amazing looking MTB there🖒🖒🖒

A lovely Defiant there, made even more special when it has a personal connection. If you don't mind my asking- what is the scale please🖒

If he needs to get a great Whirlwind 10, then look no further than the Yorkshire Helicopter Preservation Group at Doncaster. They have the last to see UK service and it's finished in the 84 sqn UN scheme when it served in Cyprus.

Hi, I'm uncertain, I seem to remember many moons ago, I'd seen a topic which deals with the correction of the tailplane for the CA's Dornier 17z. Could anyone help me out or advise me how it can be done? Kind regards, Adrian.

Chuffed to hear the walrus has sold so well, it's so refreshing to see something released that hasn't been done too often - in the case of the Walrus, only the ex merit/ Smer kit was the only yhing close. Now what else do airfix have up thier sleeves, I can't wait to find out A Wellesley per chance? Or even a 1/48 Hampden 🖒🖒🖒🖒

Thank you for the info- much appreciated🖒🖒.